The Broadway Complex

Suzanne Muchnic’s recent coverage (“Remapping the Local Art Scene,” March 9) of the ever-changing, nomadic nature of the Los Angeles art world was extensive, but not encompassing.

We are all delighted at the prospect of another strong cultural center in Santa Monica, as Bergamot Station promises to be. However, we feel it in the best interest of your readers to make them aware of a longstanding arts mecca where many changes have occurred in the last several months.

The Broadway Gallery Complex in the 2000 block of Broadway near Cloverfield was established in 1988 when Venice Artwalk co-founder Ruth Bloom and partner Jeanne Meyers opened Meyers/Bloom Gallery. Robert Berman arrived shortly thereafter with his own gallery and his Santa Monica Auctions, which presents its eighth staging May 21-22. The newest addition is Ruth Bachofner, who recently left her space on Colorado Avenue after six years.

In 1991, the growing cluster of galleries allied on cooperative events and have hosted “L.A. Art Night for Life,” benefiting AIDS Project L.A.; several Democratic Party fund-raisers; and numerous musical performances, lectures and symposiums.

To better serve all its constituencies, The Complex has extended its hours Thursday evenings to 8 and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m.

CHRISTOPHER FORD, Director

Mark Moore Gallery

The Broadway Gallery Complex

Santa Monica